Face The Music: An Electric Light Orchestra Song-by-song Podcast

Got my Willy jingled! The music of Kat Crabtree. Men in skirts. And final grades. Donate to the podcast through PayPal eloftmpodcast@gmail.com Or subscribe to my comic strip at patreon.com/LNTCS

Before Mr. T, there was Dr. T and his dastardly plot!

A discussion about art, and a shocking announcement!

It's the stupidest time of the year! Olde timey songs about time, clocks, and Daylight Saving Time itself.

Chicago's second album, simply titled Chicago but at times retconned to Chicago II, is what really broke the band. The singles from Chicago Transit Authority didn't exactly light up the charts in 1969, but a year later they were re-released and shared the spotlight with the ones from Chicago. The band went on a massive tour and then right back into the studio for Chicago III, having to come up with all new material. In contrast to the hit machine that was Chicago, Chicago III saw the band taking the jazz part of their sound much more seriously, as well as adding in some funk and R&B. It was decidedly non-commercial, and would be their last double album for quite awhile.

The top 40 songs this week in 1959.

The Erics dance, even though it wasn't their idea. Donate to the podcast through Patreon... https://www.patreon.com/ELOPod Or PayPal eloftmpodcast@gmail.com P.O. Box 1932 Superior, AZ 85173.

It's a Radiotrola Time Capsule: That time when America killed Osama bin Laden. And why it upset conservatives.

This review is Top Secret.

A whole lot of songs entered the Pop chart 100 years ago this week. Donate to the podcast through PayPal eloftmpodcast@gmail.com Or subscribe to his comic strip at patreon.com/LNTCS

Traveling Wilburys were a surprise dream come true of a supergroup and their 1988 album, Vol. 1, was one of the best of the decade.  It pretty much brought out the best in every member and put them on the comeback trail.  Unfortunately, Roy Orbison died shortly after its release.  Still, it was successful enough that George Harrison decided to give it another go and get Tom Petty, Jeff Lynne and Bob Dylan to do a second album.  While still a quality album, Roy Orbison was sorely missed. 

The top 40 songs from this week in 1959.

Nothing happens until mama leaves. Donate to the podcast through Patreon... https://www.patreon.com/ELOPod Or PayPal eloftmpodcast@gmail.com P.O. Box 1932 Superior, AZ 85173.

The origin of Easter is told.

Ebony and ivory on the same body.

The Erics swerve from an age limit to run for political office, into a discussion about Star Trek. Talk back to us at 623-850-3375 Donate to the podcast through PayPal eloftmpodcast@gmail.com P.O. Box 1932 Superior, AZ 85173. Subscribe to EPJ's comic strip at https://www.patreon.com/LNTCS

You just don't hear songs like this today. And there's a good reason for that!!!

After becoming one of the biggest pop bands of the early 1980s, Air Supply realized the ballads were where it was at. That meant that the Rock and Disco songs from the previous albums were no more, but the ballads were enhanced by the orchestral arrangements of keyboard player Frank Esler-Smith, elevating Air Supply's music for a short time above that of their soft-rock counterparts.  

The top 40 songs this week in 1959.

There's always time for the Pre-ELO podcast! That's why I try to keep them around 15 minutes. Donate to the podcast through Patreon... https://www.patreon.com/ELOPod Or PayPal eloftmpodcast@gmail.com P.O. Box 1932 Superior, AZ 85173.